Add love and compassion to your life with plant-based cooking.

Not all vegan diets are created equal, and the healthiest and easiest approach to a vegan diet is to include these top 10 vegan foods to your diet everyday.

The amount of faux meats and processed vegan-friendly products has exploded in the past two years. Subsequently, if you are a full-time or part-time vegan who regularly consumes processed vegan foods, these foods can be as unhealthy as animal products.

For the most part, eating healthy isn’t difficult when you stick to a whole foods approach.

In today’s podcast, I discuss the 10 ten vegan foods you should include in your diet every day.

So even if you are already on a vegan diet, sometimes you need to get back to the basics and eat well-planned vegan foods to make sure you don’t miss out on essential nutrients.

Once you get the hang of it, it becomes second nature.

In brief, no matter where you are on your vegan journey, eating a whole-food, plant-based diet centered on whole, unrefined vegan foods, will drastically improve your health and you will feel better than you have ever felt.

I also hope you join us on the 21-day Healthy Vegan Eating Challenge. You can download a daily nutritional checklist to help guide you.

Thanks for being here and I hope today’s podcast helps you live a long and healthy life.

You will find today's recipe for the Creamy Farro Salad with White Beans and Kale Topped with Ginger Miso Dressing at the bottom of this post.

Last but not least, many people in the wellness world are turning to cannabidiol, commonly referred to as CBD Oil from Hemp for its powerful natural anti-inflammatory properties for regulating muscle pain and stress response.

You can now purchase a safe and effective vegan CBD Oil from Ordinary Vegan. My mission is to provide you with the highest quality CBD Oil from Hemp on the market. I hope it can help you.

Don't hesitate to email me with any questions – questions @ ordinaryvegan.net. Learn more about CBD Oil from hemp here.

In a medium saucepan bring 2 cups of of water to a boil. Add the farro and cook until al dente, approximately 20 to 25 minutes. Don't overcook. It should still have a little bite. Drain and spread on a lined baking sheet to cool.

Meanwhile toast ¼ cup of pine nuts over moderate heat, tossing occasionally, until golden, about 5 minutes being careful not to burn.

In a large bowl whisk 2 tablespoons lemon juice and 1 teaspoon of olive oil. Season the mixture with the salt and pepper. Add the Tuscan kale and toss well. Use your hands to make sure all the kale is covered with lemon juice. Let stand for about 15 minutes.

Meanwhile in a food processor add all the Ginger Miso Dressing ingredients. Blend all the ingredients until smooth. Taste and season with salt and ground black pepper if needed.

Add the farro and cooked cannellini beans, and pine nuts to the kale and toss. Lightly dress with ginger miso dressing. Top with hemp seeds. Season with fresh ground black pepper. Taste and add salt if necessary.

Hi! I listened to your podcast yesterday and felt excited to take the challenge (best I can). After work I went to the store and got everything I needed to make this recipe and WOWZA it is so tasty! It’s packed with flavor and so filling too. It says 2 servings but I packaged up into 4. This was an easy recipe and would be a hit at a potluck! Thank you!!

Thanks Heather! I always appreciate the feedback. I am going to start the challenge on November 1. Hope I can fit all those foods in everyday. I will keep everyone updated on our Facebook group. Have a great day!

CBD Testimonials

“A few month’s ago I ordered your CBD oil on a whim and to be honest, I didn’t really believe it could help me with my chronic pain. But since I started using the capsules, I’m a new person. At first I cut back on my opioids, but now I am almost opioid free for the first time in 10 years. Thank you so much!”

// MARK

“My name is Stephanie and my anxiety and panic attacks were something I learned to live with. I started using your capsules daily and it has changed my life. Panic attacks are gone and my anxiety level is the best it has ever been. I also use the drops when I need a little extra anxiety protection. So grateful. Thank you Ordinary Vegan.”

// STEPHANIE

“I recommend Ordinary Vegan’s CBD capsules to everyone. I work retail and have fibromyalgia and it’s working very well – one pill each day to control pain.”

// KRISTEN

“Hi – I wanted to share my experience with your CBD capsules in hope that it helps others. I have suffered with depression and anxiety on and off since the 70s. I am now 65. The happy tablets just didn’t seem to work anymore then someone mentioned CBD Oil. I have never looked back since taking it. Besides it changed my moods it also got rid of back pain I had. But basically I wake up in the morning feeling happy again :)”

// THOMAS

” I recently tried Ordinary Vegan’s CBD Pain Cream after straining my neck moving furniture. The cream looks like more of a salve and is a beautiful pale green color and it smells divine . It massages easily into the skin and best of all IT WORKS! My neck had been killing me for days and after massaging it into my neck I felt almost instant relief.”

// LAURA

“I am 80 and have been taking your CBD oil for two months for neck pain that I have suffered from since 2011. Since taking your oil the pain has gone so I am re-ordering. Thanks for your product.”

// ESTHER

“I have rheumatoid arthritis and have tried so many medications. After 30 days on YOUR CBD oil from hemp, I am feeling better than I have in years. Thank you CBD AND THANK YOU ORDINARY VEGAN!”

// BRENDA

“I use your CBD oil 2X daily for sleep, joint pain and anxiety. I am now off the sleeping pills and cut my antidepressant dosage in half so far. So happy with the results!”

// DORY

“I love your CBD oil capsules. I am more relaxed than ever and it helps a great deal with the pain in my hands from arthritis!”

// JENNIFER

“I received my CBD cream from Ordinary Vegan. My hands were in a lot of pain and I could not bend my fingers. I applied some and within about 35 min. I could bend them and the pain was gone. I used it sparingly but messaged it in good but gingerly. I love the color and the smell. It doesn’t smell medicinal.”

// LEIGH

” I just ordered from your site last night and I’m so excited to start feeling better. On a more personal note…I’ve loved your other page and blogs for quite a long time now and when I saw that you started selling this product I knew right away that I trusted the quality and would try it. Thank you for everything”

// MARIE

“I was having hip spasms for over a week. I bought your cream, applied it and 30 minutes later my spasms were gone”

// DAVE

“I have suffered from severe chronic pain for over 20 years. Got addicted to pain meds and took Acetaminophen daily for 20 years until it led to a severe ulcer. I finally decided to try your CBD oil capsules and it was a miracle from the moment I took them. No only did it improve my mood swings, it took away the pain and decreased the inflammation. I am a new man. Thank you!”

// WILLIAM

“I have a very rare, incurable and untreatable disease called Mitochondrial Disease. I had been bedridden for the last 4 years. I started CBD oil hoping to get some relief for my symptoms and what I ended up getting was my life back. I can still hardly believe it. We are all stunned, including my doctors. I can sit up, talk, walk and have even started exercising to try and regain muscle and endurance. For the first time in over 4 years I have hope. Please, please help move CBD forward. Its the only thing that has helped me. The only thing.”

Support Ordinary Vegan at

This website is a personal site written and edited by Nancy Montuori.
This site accepts forms of cash advertising, sponsorship, paid insertions or other forms of compensation to help bring you free content.

Disclosure: This product is not for use by or sale to persons under the age of 18. This product should be used only as directed on the label. It should not be used if you are pregnant or nursing. Consult with a physician before use if you have a serious medical condition or use prescription medications. A Doctor's advice should be sought before using this and any supplemental dietary product. All trademarks and copyrights are property of their respective owners and are not affiliated with nor do they endorse this product. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Individual weight loss results will vary. By using this site, you agree to follow the Privacy Policy and all Terms & Conditions printed on this site. Void Where Prohibited by Law.